Gujarat expands rural digital connectivity, earthquake monitoring network

Gujarat has achieved full digital connectivity across its gram panchayats while expanding earthquake monitoring infrastructure to 110 seismic stations, as the state advances its technology-driven governance and research framework.

In the current digital era, science-based thinking, innovation and technology-led administration have emerged as key drivers of development.

In Gujarat, the integration of IT infrastructure, research institutions and e-governance platforms is being positioned as central to delivering faster and more transparent public services.

Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state is progressing towards a comprehensive digital ecosystem in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of 'Digital India'.

Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia has stated that Gujarat is working to secure a strong global presence in the IT sector through policy support and infrastructure development. The state’s IT/ITeS Policies for 2016–21 and 2022–27 aim to strengthen world-class IT infrastructure, promote innovation and support emerging technologies. More than Rs200 crore has been disbursed so far to IT industrial units under these policy frameworks. The provisions include support for deep technology, artificial intelligence, data centres and startups. In 2025, the state announced a Global Capability Centres Policy intended to create an enabling ecosystem to attract high-value centres of multinational companies.

On the infrastructure front, Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited has played a central role in strengthening connectivity. Operating under a special-purpose vehicle model, the state has achieved 100 per cent connectivity in functional gram panchayats and maintained over 95 per cent network uptime during the past three years.

Under BharatNet Phase-2, 321 digital services are being delivered to villages at speeds of 100 Mbps through the Digital Seva Setu platform.

Approximately 9,000 primary schools, primary health centres and police stations have been digitally enabled as a result.

To further improve rural internet access, Gujarat Internet Service Provider Limited has implemented the Gramin Wi-Fi Project.